Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education experiments. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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